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That doesnâ€™t mean heâ€™s a bad character. The fantastical creature was just one of the second wave of mascots to hit consoles in the later half of the PlayStation generation. Spyroâ€™s appearance was similar to that of Bubsy the Bobcat and his peers years earlier. They were original cartoonlike creatures, trying to appeal to the younger set.

But unlike the foundering Bubsy and Aero, both of whom were bludgeoned into anonymity with awful sequels, Spyro has had legs and managed to stay aloft in the spotlight. Itâ€™s amazing that the last installment of the Legend of Spyro trilogy coincides with the dragonâ€™s 10th anniversary.